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Product details Paperback Publisher Benedikt Taschen Verlag (November 1996) Language French ISBN-10 3822802131

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Matisse Volkmar Essers 9783822802137 Books Reviews

• Any review of this book would have to start out by mentioning the fact that it is part of Taschen’s “Basic Art” series. As such it is only 96 pages in length and most of these 96 pages consist of illustrations of the artist’s work. Hence for anyone seeking a deep and profound academic opus, this is not the book to read. It is instead geared to the layman with little knowledge of the artist who desires to get up to speed in about 2 or so hours. For that reader the book rates a solid four star. The book makes amply clear why Matisse’s school was referred to as les Fauves (the wild ones – a reference to his use of vivid colors).
  
  The book has many positives. For one, it provides a good overview of the artist’s best and most well known work. The selection of the artist’s work is impressive, especially considering how much the artist has produced. As Matisse has produced in the hundreds of works this was no easy task. Putting together this Taschen edition was not as easy as putting together Taschen books that review, say, Vermeer, Bosch and Bruegel the Elder (these artists only have, give or take, about 40 known paintings).
  
  In addition, the illustrations showing Matisse’s work are quite good, especially for a book in the price range of $10-$15. The book also provides a decent biography of the artist as well as how his art evolved over time. The reader learns how, for example, that unlike so many artists Matisse did not start out his life wanting to be an artist but only developed this inclination later in life. He discovered he wanted to become an artist after having surgery and being bed-ridden after having completed his studies to enter the legal profession. Someone had purchased some paints for him to paint with while he was recuperating from surgery and he then “discovered” he wanted to become an artist as opposed to practicing law. With regard to his “style”, it developed along the lines of utilizing more and more color over time albeit the progression was not necessarily linear.
  
  There are a few weaknesses, however, the prevent this reviewer from granting this book a five-star rating. One is that it does not cover Matisse’s technique, unlike the better books in the Taschen Basic Art series. For example, in the book on Watteau the reader learns of that artist’s use of thick brush strokes and in that on Vermeer that artist’s use of the camera obscura. With respect to the illustrations, albeit they are quite good for a $10-$15 book, they still do not match those of some of the best illustrated books in Taschen’s Basic Arts series (in particular that on Michelangelo). As a result the factor most unique to Matisse’s work, the bright run-away colors, is not made as clear as it should be.
  
  Nevertheless, despite these weaknesses, the book is still highly recommended especially given its price.
• I bought this to better understand Matisse's work and his use of color and I wasn't disappointed. I am currently what I would call a representative artist that wants to fully understand abstract impressionist painting and the thinking behind the varied artists. I bought this first and liked it for the essays and the art. I also am reading Diebenkorn, who was an admirer of Matisse and conflicted, it seems, between abstraction and representative art; although he excelled and known for the former, he still found the need to reprise his experience in figurative and landscape art over his lifetime. If you enjoy Matisee, Master of Color is a good book to better understand what he was thinking during some of these times. It isn't a large book so it only gives you a brief look at some of his work in color. Diebenkorn's work during his Berkeley years is far more expansive and enlightening on the subject of abstract impressionism and a compliment to Matisse as well.
• The only problem with any of the books in this series the authors are truly in love with the painters' works they are describing, which might slant the analysis of every piece of work. That said I'm not really sure that is too much as looking at these great pieces of art is truly enjoyable and having them expounded on with such enthusiasm is a treat. This book is no exception. If you love Matisse you will not be disappointed.
• Who doesn't love matisse, some nice paintings in here...
• Great series of artist books offering a general overview of each artist and their work.
• Came in a black plastic cover. Otherwise a nice book.
• Good book series
• Every artist has a unique prospective to share, and I like having this book in my library to give me inspiration, and new ways of thinking as I plan a painting. I use this book for research too.